by iAfrikan Media
iAfrikan BYTES features commentary on Afrikan technology news, insights, opinion and analysis with tech industry leaders and professionals. The podcasts are from interviews conducted by iAfrikan.con staff whether at events or when needed for commentary.
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9/28/2014
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March 24, 2025
Hosts interview Professor Benjamin Rosman, Director of the Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery Institute, about Africa's advancements in robotics and the potential of lightweight machines to drive innovation and job creation.
March 13, 2025
In this episode of iAfrikan BYTES, Frans Meyer, CEO of Alphawave, shares the company’s evolution from antenna engineering to becoming a key player in AI and advanced technology. He explores AI-driven startups, the SKA project, and the challenges of scaling founder led businesses. With AI And ML transforming engineering, Meyer emphasises the need for talent development and equipping engineers for the future. Recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, at Wits University IndabaX 2024. Listen now for insights into AI, Investment, and Innovation.
March 6, 2025
Tune in to iAfrikan BYTES as we sit down with Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO and co-founder of Lelapa AI, at Indaba X South Africa to explore the future of AI on the continent. She delves into the urgent need for foundational AI and ML skills, the shift from research to commercialization, and the role of ethical data use in Africa’s technological self-sufficiency. Moiloa also unpacks the risks of AI hallucinations and the importance of building language technologies that truly reflect Africa’s diversity. Don't miss this insightful conversation on how Lelapa AI and initiatives like Indaba X are ensuring Africa doesn’t just participate in the AI revolution but leads it.
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